Santa and his reindeer make an early visit to Michigan

ST. JOSEPH, Mich.- The Silver Beach Carousel in St. Joseph, Michigan had some special guests on Thursday night.

Santa and Mrs. Clause were joined by live reindeer starting at 4 p.m. and staying until 8 p.m.

The event included the opportunity to have a professional picture taken with the reindeer for a small price, while meeting the reindeer and the Clauses was offered free of charge.

The Shadowland Ballroom across from the Carousel also hosted festive family movies to occupy children when they were not meeting Santa or the reindeer.